James and one of his adjunct GSY Faculty members will guide you through two 1-hr classes of Somatic Movement Flows® to dissolve internal stress holding patterns and promote a sense of peace and wellbeing. After each class there is a 1-hr long review of each movement sequence where you can write notes and integrate what you've learned into your daily practices.
All ages and abilities welcome!
Saturday, December 18th
9am Perth | 12pm Sydney & Melbourne | 2pm Auckland
NOTE: James Knight livestreams this event from his house in California on Friday, December 17th 5p - 10:30p PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Fee is in Australian dollars to offset unfavorable exchange currency rates.
What You Will Learn
During this workshop you will go deeper into an embodied experience of peace and wellbeing!
Learn and explore:
Learn and explore:
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Two 1 hour classes of learning simple movements that will expand your aura (human energy field) and align/energize your chakras.
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Two 1 hour classes of reviewing each somatic movement sequence. These "learning laboratory" classes hold intent for you being able to write notes and ask questions as to integrate these techniques into your practices.
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Spotlighting areas within your Whole Self that either need to charge up or discharge energy.
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Therapeutic Somatic Movements that relieve muscle pain, significantly increase your flexibility, and generate a feeling of peace & wellbeing.
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New skills that you can implement into your classes or private sessions if you are a yoga teacher/therapist, bodyworker or health care professional that supports your students getting long lasting results
This accessible and all-level workshop is an invitation for extreme self-care and healing.
and Somatic Wellness™
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Saturday, December 18th
Perth: 9a - 2:30p
Sydney & Melbourne: 12p - 5:30p
Auckland: 2p-7:30p
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CEU’s
Yoga instructors may claim 4.50 CEU hours for this event through Yoga Alliance
TUITION:
This Workshop is offered as a sliding scale to provide accessibility to those affected by the pandemic and/or currency exchange rates.
$80 - $100 - $120 AUD
RECORDINGS:
All sessions are livestreamed on Zoom and will be recorded.* If you are unable to join us live for a portion of the sessions you will have access to the video recordings for 30 days after the program ends. Recordings are usually emailed within 3 days and are available to program participants only.
*James will be the only one spotlighted for most of the time. The exception is during the Q & A sessions. You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded.
What you will need for the workshop?
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An electronic device that has access to Zoom
Reliable wifi
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Props: cushions, blanket, chair if you’d like extra support
Notebook and Pen
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Deep Dive Program Schedule
Join James Knight, founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga® for an inspiring day of movement education.
Session One
- Welcome: Brief introduction to Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY)
- Practice and embody 1 hour of Somatic Movements that are designed to release old stress holding patterns.
- Deepened understanding: James will review each Somatic Movement Flow® taught in the class and offer customized tips and guidelines for home practice. Q & A (We encourage note taking)
Break | 11:00am - 12:00pm Perth | 2pm - 3pm Sydney & Melbourne | 4pm - 5pm Auckland
Session Two
- Brief presentation on the topics of energy, consciousness, aura's, and chakras.
- Practice and learn powerful movements for overall peace and well-being
- Short Break
- Deepened understanding: Review Somatic Movements taught in the class and offer customized tips and guidelines for home practice. Q & A (We encourage note taking)
Testimonials
You’ve awakened my Somatic Soul and a renewed love of GSY James. I really needed this and am so grateful. So much love! Your beautiful heart came shining through.
NIKKI J
I, as a novice, even understand quite a bit - and I'm not a teacher. His gentle explanations are SO great!
CARRIE P
I really inspired to continue with these online offerings! The Somatics & how you teach are teaching me less is more & allow me to unwind & release the patterns of held secret or not so secret tensions 😁Thank You! ! 😀
LISA L
I have lumbar/sacral/S1 issues, and James taught me this QL/low back movement in a one-on-one session, and it helped my low back/SI/tailbone so much.
MARIA M
Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon James! My body feels wonderful and it was really lovely to be here with everyone. I look forward to more of these!
HEATHER T
About James
James has been an E-RYT, CHSE (Certified Hanna Somatic Educator), and Integrative Therapist for 30+ years. His passion is to inspire and encourage others to live a fulfilling life of physical, emotional and spiritual freedom.
From his combined experience as a lifelong yogi, intuitive bodyworker, psychotherapist, and movement educator, James founded a method of integrating what he discovered to be the most progressive, life-enhancing techniques into an embodied practice of mindful movement. Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) was born out of years of exploring means of connecting with the deepest aspects of himself.
As an architectural and interior designer, master Feng Shui consultant, and professional photographer, James enjoys designing sacred spaces and other creative endeavors that reflect his spiritual aesthetic. On a personal level, he enjoys spending quality time with loved ones while cultivating and energizing conscious communities.
When not in a pandemic, James spends much of his time traveling the world facilitating teacher training certifications, workshops, and cultural immersion retreats. Please join him and experience GSY for yourself!